By Elissa Katz, President, Humane PA PAC During World War I, a pigeon named Cher Ami flew for the US Army Signal Corp in France, and served on the front lines for many months. She is credited with single-handedly saving the lives of over 200 American soldiers by flying 25 miles and through a sky of […]
Congratulations Pennsylvania animal lovers! Your vote and your efforts made a real difference for animals in the Midterm Elections! Thanks to each and every one of you who voted for, volunteered and supported Humane PA endorsed candidates, the 2019/2020 legislative session is poised to be a banner one for Pennsylvania’s animals. Take a moment to […]
Guest Blog by Amy Worden In July 2008, two Berks County kennel owners were ordered by state dog wardens to treat their infested dogs for fleas. Instead the breeders took their shotguns and opened fire on their dogs as they cowered in their rabbit hutches. In the end, the bodies of more than 80 small […]
Humane PA is pleased to present its recommendations for Pennsylvania state offices in the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 6th: Humane PA 2018 Endorsements In a statewide poll, 86 percent of Pennsylvania voters polled support their legislators’ efforts to ensure the humane treatment of animals. Our aim is to make sure that Pennsylvania voters who […]
